ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Health Act
78. Duty to notify suspected case of leprosy within specified area
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
78. Duty to notify suspected case of leprosy within specified area
(1)Whenever it comes to the knowledge of any person that some other person within a specified area outside an asylum and not exempted under section 102 from the provisions of this Act is affected with or is suspected of being affected with leprosy, such first-named person shall forthwith report such fact or suspicion upon oath to a magistrate of the district in which he is residing.(2)Any person who neglects to act in accordance with subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.